Beginner’s Yoga is being held on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 4 to 5 p.m. with Kiyomi Falcon, RYT, LMT; yoga has both preventive and therapeutic benefits. It increases body awareness, relieves chronic stress patterns and muscle strain, relaxes mind and body, centers attention, sharpens concentration and frees the spirit. Kiyomi also incorporates meditation practice into this class.
ALOHA KIDNEY • Kidney Disease Education. This educational series meets on six consecutive Thursdays starting Jan. 24, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. with Ramona Wong, MD, retired nephrologist, kidney specialist. This educational series of six once-a-week classes is led from Oahu using video teleconferencing technology, and is for those interested in, at risk for, or living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Hawaii has a high rate of chronic kidney disease (CKD), mostly preventable. Often, we make choices that unknowingly nudge us towards chronic disease. Once you understand the impact of choices you make today on mind, spirit and body, you can live mindfully ever after. Registration is required; call 585-8404, leave a message and spell your name, and the best number to get back to you.
PLACEBO [NO PLACEBO] OR NOCEBO? Meets on Monday, Jan. 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with Richard Esterle, Ph.D. There are a number of diverse studies that speak to the impact of prayer on the healing process; many would also include the significance of intention. Dr. Esterle will lead a discussion on the placebo, no placebo, and nocebo effect in the medical world. Salient points will include the body, mind, and spirit connection in relation to health.
CHRONIC SWELLING OR IS IT LYMPHEDEMA? Learn more on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 4-5 p.m. with Marilyn Nishi-Gormely, physical therapist, certified manual lymphedema therapist. Lymphedema is a condition of chronic swelling which affects approximately 10 million Americans. This swelling can occur after an injury and after some types of surgery, including cancer procedures which affect the lymph nodes. Lymphedema can also develop after several years of vascular insufficiency in legs. Attendees will learn basics about the cause, prevention, treatment and management of lymphedema.
LEARN TO MASSAGE YOUR BABY Meet with this small group, led by Laura Moorehead, LMT, CST-D from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. once-a-week for four weeks on Thursdays, Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, and 21. This is a great way to connect with your baby while improving their physical and emotional well-being. Research shows infant massage stimulates brain development and sensory awareness, provides relief from common discomforts like digestive troubles and helps regulate sleep patterns. to learn the strokes, increase your ability to respond to your baby’s cues and learn how to relieve discomfort. New parenting topics will be discussed each week.